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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakeland

Georgia · 2,730 residents · 3.103 sq mi
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Lakeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,346. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,600. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,730
+12%since 1990
from 2,443 in 1990
1990 – 2025
880 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 787 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.6
+5%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lakeland
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,346
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,785 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,156
+60%since 1990
from $8,225 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.8%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 35.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.2
−9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(1,462)
Black39.4%(962)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(1,498)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,523)
Black39%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(78)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,767)
65
+6%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.4%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lakeland, Georgia?

Lakeland, Georgia has about 2,730 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakeland, Georgia?

The typical household in Lakeland, Georgia earns about $22,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland, Georgia expensive?

In Lakeland, Georgia, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland, Georgia?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland, Georgia?

About 28.8% of people in Lakeland, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 287 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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